A Methodology to Assist Faculty in Developing Successful Approaches for Achieving Learner Centered Information Systems Curriculum Outcomes: Team Based Methods

Authors

Teresa A. Wagner, Miami University
Herbert E. Longenecker, University of South Alabama
Jeffrey P. Landry, University of South Alabama
C. Scott Lusk, University of South Alabama
Bruce Saulnier, Quinnipiac University

Abstract

All industries face the interrelated challenges of indentifying and training the critical skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Specifically of interest to the information systems field is that any newly trained IS professional has to be equipped to solve increasingly difficult problems with great confidence and competence. In this paper we present the case for IS curriculum implementations (Landry 2008) based on the transformational learner centered methodologies (Saulnier 2008). With this approach, student learners take responsibility for their education and are accountable for the outcomes based on a continuous feedback and self adjustment of goal. We present a methodology for learner centered outcome development by using a template approach developed within a quality process improvement environment. This approach utilizes an existing model curriculum in developing the learner centered attributes. Examples for implementing the approach utilizing team based behaviors are provided.

Recommended Citation

Wagner, Teresa A.; Longenecker, Herbert E.; Landry, Jeffrey P.; Lusk, C. Scott; and Saulnier, Bruce (2008) "A Methodology to Assist Faculty in Developing Successful Approaches for Achieving Learner Centered Information Systems Curriculum Outcomes: Team Based Methods," Journal of Information Systems Education: Vol. 19 : Iss. 2 , 181-196.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jise/vol19/iss2/7